Author: Omar Rana

Competition in the subcompact crossover segment is getting pretty heated. Leading the segment are the Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, and the Toyota CH-R. New additions like the Nissan Kicks and the Hyundai Kona are hoping to grab a piece of the pie. Now, most of these crossovers are available with an engine that produces around 140 horsepower, but the 2018 Hyundai Kona is one of the few models out there available with a second, more powerful engine option. The model we tested is powered by a 175 horsepower…

There’s no doubt that many people think that station wagons are boring, and are mostly owned by soccer dads/moms, scientists, or professors. However, there are a few wagon-loving enthusiasts around the U.S. that simply worship these wonderfully shaped utility vehicles. Why? Well, largely because they offer SUV attributes like cargo space and seating capacity, while still delivering agile handling. They’re also relatively rare, which tends to endear them to enthusiasts. With that in mind, we’d like to introduce you to the Jaguar XF Sportbrake S AWD, the latest addition to…

The 2018 Lexus LC 500 is being called the most beautiful Lexus ever made, and we definitely agree. Lexus considers many sports cars out there to be competitors of the LC, but we consider it to be the a perfect grand tourer that will demonstrate sports car characteristics when asked. Some of the rivals mentioned by Lexus include the BMW 6-Series (which is not sold here anymore), Porsche 911, Jaguar F-Type, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. While the Lexus LC500 may not outperform some of the aforementioned cars, it has…

When it comes to large three-row family crossovers most new car shoppers tend to lean towards the likes of the Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, or even the Dodge Durango. However, there is one large seven-passenger crossover that we highly encourage you to take a look at — the Mazda CX-9. Being the largest Mazda in the brand’s lineup, the 2018 CX-9 boasts a gorgeous exterior design, an upscale interior, and strong driving dynamics that give its opposition a run for their money. The Mazda CX-9 checks each of the boxes…

We have a soft spot for tiny affordable sports cars with a substantial amount of horsepower and a manual gearbox. Every time we test something like the Mazda MX-5 Miata or the Volkswagen Golf GTI, we are pretty excited to see how far we can push them. We recently test drove the 2018 Toyota 86 GT and while there is a new 2019 model year, all the mechanicals are essentially the same. In a world obsessed with crossovers and taking Ubers, the Toyota 86 is a refreshing sports car that…